Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff Predictions

Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City Predictions for this Championship fixture. Plymouth host Cardiff in a crucial relegation battle at Home Park. Both sides desperately need points, setting up a tense Championship encounter with survival implications on Saturday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship | Feb 22, 2025 at 12:30pm UK at Home Park

Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff Predictions

Can Plymouth Make Home Advantage Count Against Cardiff in a Relegation Battle?

• Plymouth’s Home Form Gives Them Hope
  • The Pilgrims have won their last three matches at Home Park, including victories over West Brom and Millwall, as well as a stunning FA Cup win against Liverpool.
• Cardiff’s Travel Troubles Continue
  • The Bluebirds have failed to win nine of their last ten Championship away matches, losing their last two trips on the road.
• Defensive Issues for Both Sides
  • Plymouth have conceded in 19 of their last 21 league games, while Cardiff have let in 54 goals this season and haven’t kept a clean sheet in five matches.

Best Bet for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff

Relegation battles don’t get much tighter than this. Plymouth Argyle, stuck in the bottom three, desperately need to continue their recent resurgence at Home Park when they welcome Cardiff City, who are only just hovering above the drop zone themselves. This is one of those high-stakes encounters that could have a huge say in the survival race, with both sides fully aware that a win would be a significant step towards safety.

Plymouth’s struggles this season have largely come away from home, but in front of their own fans, they’ve looked like a different side in recent weeks. A spirited draw against Sunderland was followed by three successive home victories, including a memorable FA Cup win over Liverpool. Their midweek draw against bottom club Luton was another reminder of their inconsistency, but they return to Home Park knowing they have the momentum in their favour.

Cardiff, meanwhile, have been just as unpredictable. They followed up an emphatic 7-0 defeat at Leeds with a loss at Portsmouth before salvaging a point late on against Bristol City last weekend. They haven’t won any of their last four league away games, which won’t fill their fans with much optimism ahead of this trip. That said, they hammered Plymouth 5-0 in the reverse fixture back in October, a result the Pilgrims will be eager to avenge.

Best Bet: Plymouth to Win

At BettingTips4You.com, we believe in delivering one high-quality bet per game rather than a range of options that create unnecessary confusion. For this clash, the best bet is a Plymouth win, as they look set to capitalise on their strong home form against a Cardiff side that has struggled away from home all season.

Plymouth’s recent performances at Home Park have been their saving grace. Their three consecutive victories at this ground—against West Brom, Millwall, and Liverpool—have given them a fighting chance of survival. That kind of form cannot be ignored, particularly against a Cardiff side that has been unreliable on their travels. The Bluebirds have failed to win nine of their last ten away games in the Championship, a dismal run that underlines their vulnerability on the road.

The attacking intent shown by Plymouth in recent matches should also play a key role. They have found the net in four of their last five league games, showing they have the firepower to break through opposition defences. Mustapha Bundu, likely to lead the line again, will be looking to add to his four league goals this season, while midfielder Sebastian Al Hajj could prove an influential figure in the final third. Cardiff, on the other hand, have been shaky at the back, conceding 54 goals in the league so far, averaging 1.69 per game. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, which will be a major concern against a side in good attacking rhythm at home.

Defensively, Plymouth have their own issues, having conceded in 19 of their last 21 Championship matches, but Cardiff’s poor form away from home should give them an opportunity to control the game. Plymouth have been effective at pressing high and forcing mistakes in recent home matches, and given Cardiff’s struggles, they could well take advantage of defensive lapses.

BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick says:
“Plymouth have been a completely different side at Home Park, and against a Cardiff team that can’t seem to find a win away from home, they should have enough to take all three points.”

Considering Plymouth’s impressive home form and Cardiff’s struggles on the road, a home win is the best bet for this fixture.

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Predicted Scoreline: Plymouth 2-1 Cardiff

While Plymouth’s attack has shown promise, their defensive frailties make it difficult to see them keeping Cardiff out completely. Cardiff have managed to score in ten of their last eleven Championship games, which suggests they will likely find the net at some point. However, with Plymouth looking strong at home and Cardiff’s defensive record far from convincing, a 2-1 win for the hosts seems like the most logical outcome.

Cardiff’s ability to score late goals, as seen in their draw against Bristol City, could make this an interesting encounter, but Plymouth’s momentum at Home Park should see them edge this one. With both sides struggling defensively, expect an open game, but ultimately, the Pilgrims should come out on top.

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